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SidehackRalf
@SidehackRalf
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Joined: October 10, 2004 3:25 pm
Last seen: January 11, 2025 2:44 pm
Topics: 3 / Replies: 124
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RE: adding trailer hitch to sidecar

I have a 1500 with Escort sidecar and pull a 48 inch wide Roll a Home camper. I tried an 8 inch offset on the receiver hitch and that lined up the lef...

11 years ago
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RE: NEW MEMBER INTRO

I''ll try that.

11 years ago
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RE: NEW MEMBER INTRO

My wife doesn't seem to like "Monkey" or "Experienced Ballast" for some reason.

11 years ago
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RE: sidecar tire

I went to a 155x13 and use a quarter inch spacer. I had to go to longer lug bolts to have enough thread for the wheelnuts. I had to 're-level the side...

11 years ago
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RE: E-Z Steer

I have the 6 degree on the 1500 that works great without damper, no problem. Always wondered if the 4 would be more steady because mine can be a littl...

12 years ago
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RE: To EZ-Steer or not?

I have 6 degree Easy Steer and I love it! Would be interesting to hear from anyone with 4 degree. It is a 1989 1500 with Champion Escort. I have the ...

12 years ago
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RE: Ranger Texas Sidecar

My wife would be thrilled if I got down to just 2 motorcycles in the garage instead of the 6 I have! Ralf

12 years ago
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RE: Does Knee Replacement Help?

I had total knee replacement last April first. Getting on the rig I sat on the passengers seat and swung my right leg, the one I had replaced, over th...

12 years ago
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RE: Thinking outside box or just don't want to take the time

I hardwired my 84 and my current 81 1100. They both showed a lot of heat damage. I ran a voltage check on them before hard wiring.

12 years ago
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RE: Thinking outside box or just don't want to take the time

Car alternator will mount on the left side of the motor and should work just fine.

12 years ago
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RE: Wheel Spacer?

Thanks Will, sounds like the way to go. Ralph Taylor

12 years ago
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RE: Wheel Spacer?

I thought about a trailer wheel. As a matter of fact I borrowed the spare 12 inch wheel off my Role a home camper for part of the trip back home. I ju...

12 years ago
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RE: Wheel Spacer?

I did the exact thing to my Champion Escort. Was able to get by with a quarter inch spacer with multiple holes from a auto salvage placeIn Salt Lake C...

12 years ago
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RE: New rig is here now with pics

Nice looking rig there Steve. Throw your guitar and dog in that rig and come on up to Libby, Montana sometime. I also do some pickin'. Two of my favo...

13 years ago
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